"Emulgel Formulations for Transdermal Drug Delivery: A Review of Recent Developments"

Abstract

The most common use of topical drug delivery is for local dermatological activity, although novel methods are being developed these days to improve the systemic effect as well. They are typically used as skin emollients, antifungal agents, antiseptics, and protectors. Topical preparation activity reveals several aspects, including drug solubility, skin contact time, lipophilicity, and permeability. Gels are a relatively recent sort of dosage form that are made by trapping huge volumes of hydroalcoholic or aqueous liquid within a network of colloidal solid particles. When compared to traditional topical medication delivery formulations, gel formulations typically offer faster drug release. Despite the many benefits of gels, one significant drawback is the challenge of delivering hydrophobic medications. In order to get around these restrictions, emulgels are made. Emulgels are the dosage forms that are created when gels and emulsions are mixed. Emulsions can be readily removed whenever wanted and have a certain beauty to them. The thixotropic, greaseless, easily spreadable, readily removable, emollient, nonstaining, long shelf life, bio-friendly, transparent, and aesthetically pleasant properties of emulgels are only a few of its many benefits in the field of dermatology. Emulgels are currently being utilized to administer a wide range of cosmetic formulations as well as analgesics, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-acne medications.